$500,000 FOR YALE.; Levi I. Shoemaker Leaves It to University at wife's Death.

WILKESBARRE, Penn., Oct. 28. -- By the terms of the will of the late Dr. Levi I. Shoemaker of this city, which was filed for probate to-day, Yale University receives more than $500,000, to be used in the medical department of the institution. This sum will come to the University upon the death of Dr. Shoemaker's wife, who is to enjoy the proceeds of the estate during her lifetime. View Full Article in Timesmachine »

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